Behind the Scenes of MMP’s New Book | Theo’s Christmas Food Adventure

Do we have a responsibility for making the right choices?

Written by Nin Sidhu

Founder, Mish Mash Publications Ltd

23rd October 2025

Behind the Scenes of MMP’s New Book | Theo’s Christmas Food Adventure

Discover the story behind Theo’s Christmas Food Adventure — a children’s book inspiring families to reconnect through food education & community. Read how MMP is sparking real conversations about nutrition and hope.

The real-life impact on families

For an unfiltered look at what this means in our communities, Junk Food Kids: Who’s To Blame? (Banijay Documentaries, 2022) takes us into homes and hospitals across the UK.

Children need fuel for growing bodies and busy minds. When diets drift toward fast food and ultra-processed snacks, we often see a worrying pattern: more illness, less stamina, and a harder time nurturing young minds. In the UK, teens are now getting around two-thirds of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods (The Guardian, 2024). Marketing aimed at children influences what they request and what they consume (PMCID: PMC9286387, 2025).

Behind the Scenes of MMP’s New Book | Theo’s Christmas Food Adventure, with every story we create is rooted in purpose — not just entertainment, but education, compassion, and connection.

Juicy Snack Pack Pals, Book 1 | Inspiring Children’s Book to Help Them Eat Fresh Healthy Food Our newest release, Theo’s Christmas Food Adventure is more than a festive tale — it’s a heartfelt call to rethink how we feed, nurture, and inspire our children.

Why this story matters

Across the UK, many children grow up surrounded by fast food and sugary snacks, not through neglect but through everyday pressures — long working hours, financial strain, and the convenience of cheap, processed meals. Yet poor diet affects far more than physical health. It impacts concentration, sleep, emotional regulation, and even classroom behaviour.

Children who aren’t receiving nutritious, balanced meals are often tired, irritable, and unable to focus. They may fall behind in school, experience low self-esteem, and develop a complicated relationship with food. It’s not just about calories — it’s about care, community, and awareness.

As reported by The Mirror (2022), 74 children in the UK were taken into care due to severe obesity-related health risks — a headline that shocked the nation.

While headlines can sometimes amplify fear, the reality they highlight is deeply concerning. In 2022, one national report described 74 children being taken into care due to obesity-related health complications — a stark reminder that behind every statistic is a real family in crisis. It’s not about blame or shame, but about awareness, education, and giving families better tools to make healthy choices.

Why MMP is working towards Childhood Health | The science behind it

In the BBC Documentary – What Are We Feeding Our Kids? (2021), Dr Chris van Tulleken explores whether ultra-processed foods are fuelling childhood obesity — and if they could even be addictive. Over one month, he eats like the average UK family, with 80% of his diet coming from packaged foods. The results are startling, revealing how these products affect mood, hunger, and brain activity. With children’s diets now made up of more than 60% ultra-processed foods, the film raises an urgent question: what are these foods really doing to growing minds and bodies? BBC Documentary - What Are We Feeding Our Kids (2021)

The real-life impact on families

For an unfiltered look at what this means in our communities, Junk Food Kids: Who’s To Blame? (Banijay Documentaries, 2022) takes us into homes and hospitals across the UK.

Doctors at Leeds General Infirmary report that a third of children are obese, and one in four under five already suffer tooth decay. Many are referred for serious medical treatment due to diet-related conditions once seen only in adults. The programme highlights how poverty, marketing, and modern lifestyles collide to shape our children’s habits — and how hard-working parents are often fighting a system designed to fail them.

“We follow the frustrated professionals at Leeds General Infirmary as they tackle this modern epidemic and meet anxious parents on the frontline of a health disaster.”— Banijay Documentaries

🎬 Watch the full Banijay documentary:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5QeD3a5l-k

Banijay documentary Junk Food Kids: Who’s To Blame? 

“We want a cure, we want her to get slim.”

This heartbreaking plea from a parent in the Banijay documentary Junk Food Kids: Who’s To Blame? reflects a struggle many families face — not through neglect, but through a lack of support, education, and affordable healthy choices. It’s a reminder that obesity isn’t just about food; it’s about circumstance, stress, and the systems that shape how families eat.

Faith, family, and the story behind Theo

At the heart of Theo’s Christmas Food Adventure is faith — not as religion alone, but as hope. Faith in kindness, in second chances, and in the power of families working together to do better.

Through playful, loveable characters like Kerry Cherri, Ben-nana, and Captain Carrot, the story helps children connect with food in a positive way — reminding them that joy, curiosity, and care belong at every table.

“Each story we write carries a seed of faith — faith that creativity can heal, community can unite, and children’s laughter can change how we see the world.”— Mish Mash Publications

Our hope for the future

As a community-led brand, we at MMP believe that positive change begins with conversation. That’s why we’re inviting parents, teachers, and readers to join us — to discuss real issues like food access, child wellbeing, and healthy swaps on our MMP Social Hub, and to read more stories like this one on our Blog.

Together, we can help families make small changes that build lasting habits — and nurture a generation of children who grow up confident, kind, and healthy.

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Looking for a meaningful Christmas gift that inspires little ones to eat fresh and think kind?

Discover Theo’s Christmas Adventure on Amazon — a beautifully illustrated story that brings joy, friendship, kindness, caring and sharing with healthy habits to your festive season.

👉 Order your copy on Amazon today and share the adventure with your family this Christmas.

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